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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24
Daily xsnnebtf 5anrnal.
Av,vsra, SATURDAY, Dfefssfa y, 1857
A,,.~.tion Controversy Among our
Easteru Neighbors-

...~.t,on Controversy Among our
Eastern Nsighbors
.uox much genuine annexation sentiment
there really Is among the people OF Se"
p~.n.wtct and Nova Scotia at this time Y
MT vet entirely clear from the pup''c
m.nifestations thus far made. That there
!. mich more latent, which will be called
o,,t onlv by fayoring events and cireum-
.fsnces. than what yet appears. ~ not YET
,,..,ot,abIe. The declaration OF Hon.
Iohn Ellis, the editor Of the st. john
ls,ahe IN favor Of annexation TO the
un,,ed states ha. produced quite sensa-
,;on In View Brunswick politics. II ap-
,.s.r. that the Tories are greatly pleased
t.csa.e Il indicates that commercial union
auproxirnates political union, and that the
dividing line between the two forms OF
,,,ion "a 40 narrow that IL can be easily
nassed over. The Liberals do not take to
this easy way Of looking at things, but
are doing their utmost TO counteract the
effect OF Editor EIlis's views on their party
by pitching into the author without gloves.
The leading Liberal Newspaper OF st.
John, the Telegraph, demands that Eiiis
resign his seat 10 the Dominion Parliament,
declaring that by his advocacy OF
annexation be has In effect violated
his oath Of allegiance to the
Dominion. The Liberal organ accuses the
Tory editor Of jeopardizing the interests Of
the Dominion in the fishery negotiations
charging him with practically saying to
the United States '4Do not settle the ques-
ton Of the fisheries; do not arrange better
trade relations; the Canadians are ready
to give up fisheries, flag, country and
all, for the privilege Of annexation" This
partisan fencing and bandying Of epithet'
BY political leaders and editors would seen
TO Indicate considerable strength Of public
opinion inclined TO political union viii
this country. The fact that the question
Is 50 openly and vigorously discussed by
our neighbors is not without lts sig
nflcance. We can afford TO wait and ace
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24
The Cleveland and Carlisle Tariff Bill.

It il automatically reported from Wash
ington that the Administration Tariff bill,
which will be referred to the Ways and
Mean. Committee with the Endorsement
Of Speaker Carlisle, after the holiday
recess. a. the basis Of revenue reform
contemplates a reduction OF s62 ,000,0U
annual revenue. or this amount So
OOO, 900 Ia TO come from reductions OF
duties, chiefly on manufactures, and Sl2,-
100000 from adding wool, salt, lumber,
coal, etc, TO the free list. The bill aims
at u very extensive revision OF present
methods Of administering the tariff law
aud at remedying Inconsistencies and
inequalities In the law, as we'll as a gen
eraI reduction Of the high rate Of tariff
taxes. II proposes the substitution OF
specific for. al valorem rates where the
latter are difficult OF enforcement In the
chemical, carthen and glassware schedule:
numerous judicious reductions are pro
posed. In metals material reductions OF
iron and steel are recommended. In the
wool and wooden schedule, raw WOO
being made free, the rates on wooler
fahries are 40 reduced as to take away
about sl0,000,000 upon the basis of last
years importations. Inconsistencies AZ
to rates on worsted and wooden cloths are
corrected. and here occurs some Of the
most Important changes proposed In the
bill. The bill embraces the schedules
prepared for Congress last winter by
Secretary Fairchild, substituting specific
for nd yalorcm duties on silks, gloves and
embroidcries 1t also includes the Hewitt
plan for reform Of the customs admins
trative service, with some changes ant
additions suggested by Treasury expert
ence since Mr.. IIcwitt's bill was first In
troduced. II remains to be seen how fai
Samuel Randall and the dozen Democratic
Congressman who follow his lead vii
antagonizc this Cleveland and Carlisle bill
So far rs Ia yet known his jaws have re.
laxed none of their firmness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24
A Great Success.
Hartford Courant (Rep.l !

Hartford Courant (Rep)1
The New York Convention has been great
success, bringing the prominent workers in
the party from different parts of the country
together, to discuss national issues and to
reach substantial argument upon the great
questions which will be at the front in the
mex, presidential campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

The platform adopted by the Convention OF
Republican clubs at Chickering Hall yester-
day was first rate In every respect. II de-
clarcd in plain terms, for Protection tt
American labor-a tariff for Protection and
not for revenue only-for public education
for free, honest ballot and fair count in
every state in the Union and for the revival
and encouragement of American commerce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24
No Bread and Butter Brigade.
Utica Herald (Rep.).1

No postmasters or treasury officials are on
hand to serve the administration to which they
owe bread and butter. Young men make up
a large share of the delegates, and that is a
promise Of efficient action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

New York Trihune (RenN1

New ork Tribunc (Kep.)
As result of the wise, helpful work done
by the Convention Of Republican clubs, the
party will go into the coming national cam
paign materially strengthened in every state
in the Union. The judgment which sum-
moned the Convention has been fully ap-
proved. 1t was sagacious political move
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24
An Evidence OF Republican Enthusiasm

Boston Journal (Kep.).I
The benefit to be derived from this Con-
vention will be realized chiefly in two ways
1t serves, first, as an expression of Republi-
can opinion and an evidence of Republican
enthusiasm. But in even greater degree it
will serve as a stimulus to Republican organ
ization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

Boston Traveller (Rep.l.l

lD'No" Nf'J-J
The benefit from the club organization and
the interesting Convention held by them, will
appear in the splendid reinforcements of the
active and youthful element to the trained
and veteran Republican army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

rBrooklyn Standard Union (RepA.1

If the same spirit that characterized the
convention is carried into the canvass. there
can be no doubt of a grand Republican vic
tory in the autumn of lssS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24
Republican Coincidence Increased.

rCincinnati Commercial (Rep.).l
There is growing confidence that the Re-
publicans are bound to succeed in the next
election. The Club Convention will increase
that confidence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24
Dr.. EQQpBuRI'S LITn0fB

Physicians prescribe Ayers Sarsapsriila
in cases Of scrofula, AID in every form Of
chronic disease, because this medicine il SAT-
er to take, and 10 more highly concentrated,
than any other preparation. 1t can always
be depended upon as an effective blood puri-
der. decl9deoiavIr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24
A Grand Oecaaion.

INewark Advertiser (Rep.l.
1t was grand occasion, this conference of
Republican clubs. Its enthusiasm and spirit
will pervade our next national campaign
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24
Ready for Earnes, Work.
I Troy Times (Rep.).

1t shows that the young Republicans every
where are alert and active, and prepared TO,
earnest work in behalf of their party and the
principles it represents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24
The Club Convention.
A Unanimous opinion That Ii VIII Invig.
crate the Republican Party.

New York Mail and Express (Rep.)
The Club Convention has not only organ
lied victory for 1888, but has revealed the
earnestness and enthusiasm of the local lead
ers and rank and file and the splendid spirit
of hopeful aggressiveness that prevades the
organization. 1t is ready to march on the
enemy's works, like an army with banners -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-24

FRS. All fits stopped free by DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. No fits after first
days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and
81 90 trial bottles free to fit cases. Send to
DIR. Kline, 93l Arch St. Philadelphia, Pa.
ian27eod&wly
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-27
The Great Destroyer.

What the cause of paralysis, this
great dertroyer of health and life, is
no physician or scientist has yet been
able to accurately determine to the
satisfaction Of mankind, and 1t il
equally true that this disease 10 be-
coming every day moro prevalent.
Medical men say that II Is brought
on sometimes from one cause aud
somelime, from snoths. but the fact
that cases Of paralysis are Of almost
daily occurrence at the Hot Springs
and other resorts for the treatment
Of blood and skin diseases, would
neck TO indicate that tho continued
use OF strong mineral poisons 10 q
great factor in producing this much
dreaded scourge. This, OF course,
would probably not happen, provided
these strong mineral mixtures were
always administered under the eye
of 4 competent physician. But
when compounded into noslrums
the consumer does not know how
large a dose Of these poisons he iE
taking, and consequently runs the
risk Of being liable to all the dangers
of an unwiae use of mineral medi-
cincs. -.
Persons, therefore, suffering from
blood poison or skin troubles, who
do not consult ply siclans, should be
careful Of those corrosive medicines,
Swifts Specific, which is endorsed
by the best people In the unltec
States and leading physicians, oiier'
10 all an iufallible, harmless, vege
table remedy for this class oil CHS
cases. ,a, M.
Treaties on Blood and Skin DIS
eases mailed free. The SWIFT oPA
oITIo Co., Drawer 3, Atlanta "a
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-27
A Garden Barometer.

One of tho simplest barometers Is
spiders web. When there is a prospect
Of rain or wind, the spider shortens
the filaments from which It's web is
suspended and leaves things In this
state as long as the weather is yaria'
bic. If tho insect elongaios its thread.
It is a sign Of fine. calm weather, tho
duration OF which may be judged
of by the longth to which the threads
are let out If tho spider remains in
active, It is a sign of rain; but II, on
the contrary, 1t keeps at work during
a rain, the latter will not last long,
and will be followed by fine weather.
Other observations have taught that
the spider makes changes in its web
every twenty-four hours, and that il
such changes are mado in the evening,
inst before sunset the night will he
clear and beautiful LA NatarA Z
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-27
- -
REBUKlNG THE TEACHER.
4 Libel On School-AIarms, and tho FS
mnle Sex In Genernl.

A IIbei On scbooI-NIarms. md tho Fo-
male Sex in General.
A number of Dakota counties have
lady suporintendonts of schools. While
one of them was recently making the
rounds Of the schools in accordance
with law she drove up to ono little
school-housc on the prairie at about
eleven o'clock in tho forenoon and
found tho scholars all out playing
about the yard. Two of tho boys were
indulging in fight another pair were
learning to chew tobacco, while the
others were playing marbles ior Keeps
and adjusting an old but large and
corpulent teakcttlc to a dogs tail.
Tho superintendent learneu tnae 'nerc
had been no school SO far that day,
and when she went into the school
house she said to the young lauy
teacher somewhat severely'
'ls this the kind OF school you are
teachingP l fear / shall bo obliged to
cancel your certificate and have you
removed from the school"
"Why-why-I-l didn't know you
were comlngl"
"Ah, that's Just IT. / know you
didn'tl-but did come and | caught
you. shall bc obliged to ask you to
hand in your resignation Immediate
ly."
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-27
FACTS FOR FARMERS.
There arc 1874 breeds Of oattlo.

There arc l34 breeds OF oattlo.
The water for horses should be as
pure rs can DO obtained.
Tho bones of well-bred, high
fed feg are said to represent only one
twentieth of its gross weight
Every time 1t rains tho dusting
places of the hers are hardened. It is
a good plan TO spade up the soil whero
tho hens arc in tho habit of dusting,
so as to provide them with fine dry
dirt Troy Times.
The improvident farmer is often
ono who frets. crowd. and is in ter
rible earnest throughout the entire
year, but large fraction of his pr offs
60 to waste through misdirocted en-
orgy.-RuraI NeO Yorker.
Hogs are excellent cleaners of
wheat fields. We havo never observ-
cd any Ill effects upon the animals il
there is plenty Of clover and water as
we'll as somo wheat In the field.
Sheep, on tho other hand, we should
h~uiJ N'io W ihuob w Ln0 oJuUDlo. =
81 Louis Republican
Tho Texas Livo Stock Journal says
tho general average in shrinkagO Of
n steer going from Texas to Chicago
is 100 pounds. Tho State furnishes
nm average Of 400, 600 steers, which
makes shrinkago of 10000, 900
pounds, or, as the average weight of a
steer is $50 pounds, AZ, head.
Store bcets. carrots. parsnips and
turnips in bins in tho cellar. and pack
them in dry sand or earth, and they
will keep well for winter use This
method will enable the farmer to use
them OF any time, which will not be
the case II they arc stored in mounds
in the open air. Troy Times
Forty years ago, while boy on
tho farm, some tamarack posts were
set l find that posts cut when tho
tree could be easily peeled lasted much
longer than those cut at other seasons
of growth. Posts that were piled up
in an open square for year had their
durability still further increased This
kind Of wood has been known to last
three thousand years In q dry place. =
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-27
Farm and Home.

The draft-horse interest Is increas-
Ing all over the country. Importations
arc increasing beyond all precedent,
notwithstanding the higher prices all
over Europe for draft horses good
enough for the American trado. Tho
demand hero calls for moro horses,
and to supply all our importations are
increasing and many now importers
have entered thu field this year Gin
cinnati Times.
Petroleum is now used to generate
steam in boilers used to run steam
threshing- machines. The danger from
sparks in tho use OF wood and coal In
the vicinity of great quantities of COM
bustible matter Is very great The
petroleum fires give forth no sparks,
and viii, therefore, much reduce the
hazard of barn burning at threshing
time. - Chicago Journal of Commerce.
Tho successful horse breeder will
not rely on any uncertain resources
for his supplies for his valuable stock.
His grass will not often run TOO low,
his hay will bO in ample supply. grains
of varlcas kinds oats mainly. bran,
oil meal, etc. His groves for shade.
open sheds, hay shOds well filled. his
ample barns with roomy stalls. light.
airy, but warm, ample supply ofroomy
box stalls, will enable him to secure
the comfort Of all his varied stock at
all seasons. - Cincinnati Times.
Tho Western PlOughman takes
very sensible Wow rs to raising nut
trees. 1t predicts that In the future
trees good for nothing but wood will
be grubbed out and walnuts and
hickorios put in their place. Did you
ever cat hickory nut or walnut cakep
Did you ever eat bread slightly sweet
ened and with the kernels Of nuts
quito liberal Ingredient 1t
is nice, palatable and warming in the
winter. and leaves the grease-saturat-
ed doughnut quito in the shade. While
you are raising trees, have useful ones
that will give valuable crop every
year, and when they get too old to
bear viii make frstclass valuable
timber s,. =,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-27
Brace Up.

You arc feeling depressed, your ap-
petite is poor, you are bothered with
Headache, you are fidgetty, nervous,
and generally out OF sorts, and want
to brace up. Brace up, but not with
stimulants, spring medicines, or Bit
ters, which have for their basis very
cheap, had whisky, and which stimu-
late you for an hour, and then leave
you in worse condition than before.
What you want is an Alternative that
will purify your blood, start healthy
action ofLiyer and Kidneys, restore
your vitality, and give renewed health
aud strength. Such medicine you
will find in Electric Bitters and only
30 cents bottle at Harry B. Garner's
City Pharmacy.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-27
Their Business Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused
such general revival of trade at
Harry b. Garner's City Pharmacy as
their giving away to their customers
OF so many free trial bottles of Dr..
Kings New Discovery for con.ump-
tion. Their trade is simply enormous
in this very valuable article from the
fact that II always cures and never
disappoints. Coughs, Colds, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Group, and all throat and
lung diseases quickly cured. Large
size 81. Every bottle warranted.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-12-27
Ruokl ems Arnioa Salva.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
hands, Chllblains, Corns, and all skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
Sold by Harry B. Garner, City Phar-
macy.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-25
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK,

CHICAGO, March 23-[Special Telegram to
the BEE. Cart TTLE.--The receipts of
cattle Monday were over II, 900 and the mar
ket was lower. Tuesday and Wednesday
the receipts were not half as large, while to-
day the run doubled up again. The mar
ket to-day was naturally slow to open.
Prices In general way were 59l0c lower
than the best prices of yesterday forenoon,
and were much the same as Tuesday, though
some good heavy cattle sold fully as low as
Monday. Yesterday there were almost no
orders for choice heavy cattle, while to-day
there were numerous orders in hand and
prices were $5.4505.6O. Smooth, fat cattle,
of medium weights, were the best sellers.
Not a few good heavy cattle held over from
have been had for them any time after 10
o'clock yesterday, or about the same as the
prices Of Monday. Some pretty fair /, ,160
ID. cattle, however, as good as some sold
Yesterday at S4.45 could not be sold
sold rather excitedly for little While While yestern %
day, morning at 81 100000, were slow sale
to-day at S4.700t.S5. Shipping steers, 1850
TO 1900 lbs, $5.0O@5.G0; 1900 to 1850 lbs
S4.5Ot04.9O; $50 to 1900 lbs, S4.OO94. .55.
4.25; cows, bulls and mixed, g.. OO@I0O;
bulk, $2S0(03.3O; sloD-fed steers, S4.5OQ14 .S5
HOGs-lhe market was active, with a
down turn of about &c on all grades. A few
fancy heavy made $5.90@5.95 and the great
bulk os psfiRHng sorts sod between s
sorts were neglected. There are no shipping
elsewhere at better advantages. Porkcrs of
160 to ITO lbs sold at $5.450l5.5O; averages of
light s5.9595.45; pigs s5.Oo@a1o; skips.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-25

stocks were 44d5 per cent Sterling rates OF
exchange were advanced to s+.SG and s+es]f,
nearly the point where gold shipments could
be made. st Paul came in with an ex-diyi-
dend of 2lf and 3l6 per cent on common
and preferred stock and worked up little,
though it was not very active. The earn
ings of the Chicago & Atlantic for the third
week of the current month increased III, ,s95,
and for the same time 1t was estimated that
St Louis & San Francisco would show an in
crease in earnings of between $4,000 and
$4,000 over last year, Sales to noon were
73,C25 shares, The market continued strong
all day and the close was at nearly top fig
ures. Pacific Mail gained about points and
Lackawanna II per cent st. Paul increased
its earnings Sls,033 the third week in March.
The stock held up well to the close, but
showed no material advance. The total sales
for the dav were 209, ,30l snares
GovERNMrNTs-Govern bonds were
dull but steady.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-25
FINANCIAL.

NEW YORK, March 24.-[Special Telegram
to the BEE. was smother
quiet day In stocks. Gossip on the market In
leading Wall street circles continues bullish
In view of the dullness and stagnation, and
big professionals as we'll as the princips,
houses In the street seem to DO pretty nearly
all marsbslled on the bull side. Friends Of
Northwestern think II will lead the market
for the present and predict leo for It BY Sat
urday night and i25 next week. Its earn
ings for the third week Of the present month
increased $4,000, and Il is estimated that the
gross earnings this quarter, ending tho Slst
nst, will show an increase over last year OF
S6I5,000. Ii showed considerable strength
this morning, though the advance was not
very pronounced. The business Of the Mich.
igan Central shows up even better than
Northwestern, the February earnings increas-
Ing Sli5,o00 over last year. There was again
talk that the Baltimore & Ohio had been
''really so!d," but the identity OF the syndl-
cate was shrouded in mystery as OF old. Pa
cihc Mail was another Of the leading strong
stocks. advancing on the theory that the ad-
vanced rail- rates on transcontipental traffic
under tho Interstate law are prohibitory, and
that In consequence this company will get all
the business at lower but profitable rates. It.
opened shade higher and during the fore
noon gained ~ points. Loaning rates on
Omaha daily bee., 1887-03-25
OMAHA Wholesale MARKETS
Thursday, March "a.
General Produce.

The follO,oing prices are for round lots of
prOdtce,ds sold on the market tO-duU. The
quotations on fruits represent the prices at
tChich outside orders Gre Tiled.
BUTTER-An occasional package of fancy
butter sells at better prices than those quoted
below: ChOicecOuntry, 17@lsc; fair to good
12@14c; cOmOn, 5(Gl0c.
EGGs-'The receipts are liberal and the
all the surplus stock.
DRESSED PoULTRy-Chickens are in fair
demand at lO@llc for choice stock. Turkeys
bring 9(nllc according to the quality.
for live chickens, which are selling at 5000
$50; ducks, large. $500; turkeys, 6@Sc per
pound,
and are selling fairly we'll. There are also q
good many geese coming in. There are q
good many brants on the market and they
sp are oO very slow sale MailaId ducks per dozen
GixeS psi dossn tes dSzss geese SeI So1s0
$500; brants, per dozen s!.oo(ss: So O'N'N
PoTAToEs-The market is weak on account
Of heavy receipts, and stocks are moving
CA1BAaE-The market is firmer and choice
stock is going at sac.
CHEEsE-Full cream cheddars. single, lac 4;
full cream fats, twins, lac; Young Ameri.
cas-, l4a@l41tc; fancy SWISS, 16(9l7c; Swiss
imported. a5G; Limburger. lac; brick. l5(gl6c:
the market is weaker. Choice stock is arriv-
ing from Missouri and selling well, Fancy
Is bringing $50 and good to choice Si.50(d
AIS. Poor and inferior stock is selling all
the way from $3.50 up. according to quality.
OLD VEoETABLRs-The supply on the mar
ket is not large but the demand is light and
stocks moving slowly. Onions, choice stock,
ETC., per bbl. $l.75(d2.OO; California. S2.O0@
2.25; horseradish roots. per To-, &c.
GREEN NATURALIZATION has been
very little OF what might be called good stock
| spinach Is not very good and Is slow sale.
| California asparagus has put in an appear
ance but has been held most too high to sell
readily. Home grown celery is very poor
top onions, per dozen lunches, 30a35c
celery, home grown. per dozen, S5@i5c;